Lockheed Martin to deliver targeting systems for Cobra helicopters

Lockheed Martin's contract for AH-1Z helicopter support includes
foreign military sales to Pakistan. U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt.
Adam Miller

Lockheed Martin received a $150 million
contract from the U.S. Navy to deliver Target Sight Systems for AH-1Z
Cobra attack helicopters.

Under the contract, the company will support
production efforts for the Navy as well as the government of Pakistan
under the foreign military sales program.

The Target Sight System is a large-aperture
mid-wave forward-looking infrared sensor designed to identify and
designate targets at maximum weapon range. The U.S. Department of Defense says the capability enhances survivability and lethality for Cobra operators.

Work on the contract is set to be performed at
Lockheed Martin's Florida facilities in Orlando and Ocala, and is
expected to be complete by January 2022.